The Pentacle: History, Symbolism & Magic with Courtney Weber

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What is the difference between a pentacle and a pentagram, and how did the five-pointed star become one of witchcraft's most recognizable symbols?

In this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles welcome back witch, author, and tarot reader Courtney Weber to explore her book The Pentacle, part of the Sacred Talismans series.

From ancient Mesopotamia and ceremonial magic to modern Wicca and Paganism, Courtney traces the pentacle's history and explains its role as both a sacred symbol and a practical magical tool. Discover how to create pentacles using mythology, meaningful imagery, and ritual, and why defining your intentions matters.

The conversation also explores sacred geometry in nature, the choice to wear a pentacle publicly or privately, and an extraordinary firsthand account of the 1967 attempt to levitate the Pentagon.

Courtney closes by reflecting on the sacred tools she values most and why the magic we carry within us matters.

Connect with Courtney Weber:

Website, events, and tarot readings: https://courtneyaweber.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyaweber/

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